Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2005
126 Mr. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the proportion of inpatient discharges and activity which is made up by private patients in each of the Dublin hospitals in the years 1999 to 2004. [21393/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI will provide the information requested separately to the Deputy.
127 Dr. Twomey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that all appropriate inquiries and measures have been taken in regard to allegations and information supplied by a person (details supplied) regarding the hospital, the HSE and the Department of Health and Children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21399/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person referred to by the Deputy made a formal complaint in November 2004 under the Department of Health and Children's customer service complaints procedure. His complaint was investigated and he has appealed the outcome of that investigation. His appeal is currently being considered in line with the Department's formal appeals procedure.
With regard to the person's concern relating to the hospital, the Department considers the matter closed and the person was so informed in July 2003.
